Intern - Government Affairs

United Therapeutics•Silver Spring, MD

2d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option. The selected intern will need to report onsite at the Silver Spring, MD office for the entire duration of the program which runs from May through August 2026. United Therapeutics does not provide housing or transportation. A stipend for relocation assistance may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Our internships provide a unique opportunity for individuals to work with some of the most talented people within the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Our onsite locations offer a variety of amenities and perks available to all our interns. Addition highlights include: Professional development opportunities and trainings provided throughout the program Participation in our “Get to Know UT” Speaker Series Ongoing and formal assessments of your work Opportunity to make an impactful difference in a patient centric environment Competitive pay up to 40 hours a week Each of our locations offer our interns full access to onsite amenities All internships are paid, up to 40 hours/week. Interns are responsible for arranging their housing and transportation. A relocation stipend may be provided for non-local candidates. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. As a Government Affairs Intern, you will work closely in collaboration with the Investor Relations, Strategic Operations, Risk Management, and Corporate Real Estate departments at United Therapeutics Corporation (UT). In this role, you will support the Government Affairs department in its engagement with local, state, federal, and international governments, advancement of policy initiatives, and management of regulatory issues. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the realities of government affairs work, including preparing briefing materials, attending meetings, and monitoring the evolving political and regulatory environment. You will have the opportunity to build strong written and verbal communication skills, develop professional relationship-building abilities, and gain a practical understanding of advocacy, policy development, and community outreach. A key feature of this role is its seasonal structure, which mirrors the real-world rhythm of government affairs work: Fall: Strategic preparation for upcoming state legislative sessions, including policy agenda development, stakeholder mapping, and briefing document creation. Small Domestic Travel (15%) Spring: Policy-focused work conducted primarily in the office, concentrating on legislative tracking, research, and analysis. Small Domestic Travel (15%) Summer: Increased travel (50+% Travelling) and external engagement, which will include attending conferences, industry events, and meetings with state lobbyists and partners.

Requirements

Must actively be a college student (rising junior or rising senior)
Must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours a week at Silver Spring, MD office
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Interest in government affairs, policy, advocacy, and United Therapeutics’ mission
Must have an active US Passport and/or Driver's License, as travel may be required as part of this internship
Strong research and analytical skills.
Good communication abilities (written and verbal)
Please include a cover letter with your application

Nice To Haves

Majoring in Natural Sciences, Economics, History, Pre-Law or Political Science preferred. Other majors welcome to apply
Prior experience working in government affairs, campaigns, or a related field

Responsibilities

Research upcoming legislation that could affect United Therapeutics, our patients or our business.
Maintain and expand UT’s use of legislation tracking software.
Analyze legislation, then summarize the potential effects of that legislation on United Therapeutics, our patients, or our business.
Keep track of a changing political and regulatory environment.
Travel to UT locations across the country to engage with lobbyists and local partners.
Advocate for United Therapeutics in relationship-building activities with government entities.
Work to detail policy agendas to help propel United Therapeutics toward its advocacy goals.
Attend meetings to gain insight from clients, local government officials, and relevant stakeholders.
Update UT’s reporting obligations with local, state, and federal governments.
Help support policy development in compliance with emerging regulatory requirements.
Assist in the preparation of official documents (reports, memos, and other communication for both external and internal distribution).

Benefits

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more.

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